Summer has arrived in America, and we have put together a list of some of the best outdoor toys for kids in 2014. You want to make sure you take more than price into consideration when you’re buying these types of toys. Keep safety and quality in mind so that your investment lasts a long time and the children playing don’t get hurt.

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Quick – do you know the main differences between the Xbox One and PS4 gaming consoles? If you’re thinking about getting one or another as a gift – even for yourself – you need to have all the information possible to make a good decision. This is where we’re going to help you with the big Xbox One vs PS4 question.

Video games can be some of the hottest toys for kids of all ages, but it’s important to get a system that you’re going to enjoy for months and maybe even years to come because they can cost so much money. To help you out, we’re going to go over the pros and cons of both consoles.

By the time you’re done reading, you’ll be able to choose the right one for you – or the lucky person who will get it as a gift. Either way, it’s a good idea to do as much research as you can on both consoles. The more you know, the easier it’s going to be to make a decision. Well, unless you’re like one of the characters on the Big Bang Theory TV show!

If you’re looking for the Best Toys From The 2014 Toy Fair, we have you covered. While the big event happened earlier this year, it’s always a good time to take a look at the newest toys coming out.

As you know, when you can locate and purchase a hot toy early in the year, you can actually enjoy the holidays a bit more rather than fretting about whether or not you’re going to be able to get everything on your shopping list.

The thing to remember is that just because these – and plenty of other toys – showed up at the Toy Fair it doesn’t mean they’re going to be huge hits for the holiday season later this year. That being said, it can be nice to know what’s coming up on the horizon.

Fat Brain Toys has been carefully monitoring toy trends for over a decade now. They do this by looking at customer ratings, reviews and buying habits to identify the top toys for the holidays. The result of all of this data is the Predicted Top Christmas Toys of 2013. The list is updated weekly to make sure it reflects all the latest trends.

“Each year a handful of toys rise out of virtual obscurity to become THE hot toy of the holiday season,” explained Mark Carson, President and Co-Founder, Fat Brain Toys.

“By pulling together a number of different data points, we’ve identified what we believe will be some of the must-have toys and games for Christmas 2013.”

The early trends identify innovative new products like GoldieBlox, Squigz, and Kinetic Sand. Also included on the list are toy classics like The Original Spirograph, Tinkertoys, and retro steel Tonka trucks. Other innovative new toys appearing on the list include Quut sand toys, Tenzi, YBike GLX and Yottsugo.

One of the joys of having a toddler is being able to chose their Halloween costume – at least for some parents. To help you out this year, we’re going to take a look at the best toddler Halloween costumes for 2013. The sooner you buy your costumes and candy, the sooner you’ll be able to actually enjoy the holidays this year! Make time to shop early and save yourself the hassle of shopping at the last minute for costumes for Halloween.